Finance Manager at Community Living Alliance – Madison, Wisconsin

Location: Madison, WI
Position: Full Time (37.5 hrs/week)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-4:30PM, NO WEEKENDS!
Compensation: $70-72,000 per year for 37.5 hrs per week

Why Community Living Alliance?
Community Living Alliance (CLA) is a nonprofit, community-based organization providing services for older adults and persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses. We offer great autonomy, as well as personal and professional harmony.

• CLA has been rated among the top 20% of employers on indeed for our Indeed Work Wellbeing Score.
• CLA was recognized as an inclusive employer in Dane County in 2024 and 2025!

Position Summary:
The Finance Manager provides management, oversight, and support of fiscal operations for Community Living Alliance by ensuring accuracy, compliance and monitoring financial viability. Oversees day-to-day accounting functions with maintaining general ledger accounts, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
What We Offer:

• Work-Life Balance: M-F, 8:30A-4:30P, No weekends, Flex Time
• Time Off: 10 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time
• Mileage Reimbursement: Any traveling done on behalf of CLA
• Competitive Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Tuition Assistance, Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), Retirement Options
• Non-Traditional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Pet Insurance and AAA discount.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals who value mentorship and teamwork
• Leadership & Growth Opportunities: Continuous training and development opportunities.

Primary Duties:

• Oversee daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP and organizational policies.
• Supports the annual audit process, ensuring proper documentation and timely completion.
• Manages the general ledger, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month‑end closing processes.
• Performs banking transactions and records in financial software.
• Oversee fixed asset tracking, depreciation schedules, and related reporting.
• Coordinates with Revenue Manager to resolve billing questions or discrepancies.
• Implement processes to improve cash collections and minimize outstanding receivables.
• Serves as primary backup for payroll processing to ensure continuity of payroll operations.
• Reconciles payroll deductions to vendor invoices.
• Monitors the financial viability of CLA through reporting audit and compliance.
• Provides departmental financial reports and presents financial indicators on a quarterly basis.
• Coordinates and complete monthly and year end close items per generally accepted accounting rules.
• Supervise Senior Finance Specialist position.

Education/Experience and Requirements:
Required

• Bachelors degree in business or accounting.
  • Associates degree with at least 6 years experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience.
• Must own or have access to reliable transportation to commute to the CLA office.
• 18 Years or Older
• Pass a WI Caregiver Background Check
• Capable of lifting/moving/pushing/pulling 35 pounds
• Authorized to Work in the United States

Preferred

• Knowledge of financial systems, bookkeeping, and accounting practices.
• Knowledge of accounting and computerized accounting software packages
• Knowledge of payroll and time and attendance principles

CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. CLA proudly celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusivity!